Job summary
An exciting opportunityhas arisen to join a newly commissioned service as a Case Worker, Band 6,(RNLD, RMN, Social Worker, OT, Psychologist) in the Herefordshire IntensiveSupport Team based at Liverpool Court, Commercial Road, Hereford.
The purpose of the IntensiveSupport Team is to improve health and care services for those who have alearning disability and/or autism with mental health needs and forensic needswho may be at risk of care breaking down to continue to live in the community,with the right support, close to home.
The successfulcandidate will specialise in the complex assessment, management and treatmentof needs for those who have Learning Disabilities and or autism, offeringbespoke pathways to recovery within the community.
We are looking for a passionateand motivated individual who has sound knowledge and experience ofperson-centred care, positive behavioural plans, risk assessments/riskmanagement plans and relapse plans that incorporate low arousal approaches topromote least restrictive practice.
The successfulcandidate will ideally have previous experience and knowledge of mental healthneeds amongst people with a complexity of LD/A related needs and of the mentalhealth act, mental capacity and criminal justice legislation frameworks isdesired.
You will be joining asmall but committed team and will receive regular supervision, training andsupport within this role
Main duties of the job
Practice and maintain high levels ofTrust policy/ standards, understanding and adhering to local, regionals andnational policies and procedures and guidelines ensuring innovative and safepractice.
Ensuring the process of referralassessment planning intervention monitoring and evaluation of care iseffectively delivered with clear quality outcomes.
Work proactively with service usersidentified as being at risk of placement breakdown or hospital admission.
Participate in developing monitoring andauditing the standards of practice are researched evidence based in line withclinical governance.
Promote peoples equality diversity andrights.
Contribute to the development andimplementation of the learning disability service annual work plan.
Frequent exposure to distressing oremotional circumstances.
Meet the travel and IT requirements ofthe role.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Workwithin a specialist clinical team providing a service to adults who have alearning disability, mental health and or Autism and who present withbehavioural challenges. In particular, providing support via assessment,behavioural interventions, grist assessments, relapse plans, positivebehavioural plans and monitoring of service users needs.
- Maintaineffective working relationships with other professionals, carers and serviceusers. Use clinical reasoning skills to decide on best options for interventionsand care planning. Requirement to offer solutions to problems and advice asneeded.
- Work with the team, Learning Disability Leads and commissionersto support the use and management of the Dynamic Support Register, identifythose who require or who would benefit from a Care Treatment Review and developa plan.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and complete records inaccordance with Trust policy and professional guidelines for records and recordkeeping. Input and retrieve activitydata into Care notes on a daily basis as required. Uses trust approved electronicsystems as appropriate, including ESR, Ulysses.
- Activelymanage an effective caseload, maintaining regular visits to service users.
- Facilitate and teach effective systems to carers to enable thetransfer of skills required for the management of service users behavioural andcomplex needs.
- Attendteam and multi-professional meetings, as appropriate.
- Carryout / assist in complex assessments where required including MCA/DOLS/CPA
- Promoteand maintain good working relationships and effective communication throughliaison with carers, team colleagues, other health professionals, socialworkers local authorities voluntary independent providers of care and otherprimary care agencies.
- MAPA training with annual updates.
- Assist in supporting student nurses allocated to the Team.
- Actively participate in clinical supervision/reflective practice.
Forfull details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the jobdescription and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Workwithin a specialist clinical team providing a service to adults who have alearning disability, mental health and or Autism and who present withbehavioural challenges. In particular, providing support via assessment,behavioural interventions, grist assessments, relapse plans, positivebehavioural plans and monitoring of service users needs.
- Maintaineffective working relationships with other professionals, carers and serviceusers. Use clinical reasoning skills to decide on best options for interventionsand care planning. Requirement to offer solutions to problems and advice asneeded.
- Work with the team, Learning Disability Leads and commissionersto support the use and management of the Dynamic Support Register, identifythose who require or who would benefit from a Care Treatment Review and developa plan.
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and complete records inaccordance with Trust policy and professional guidelines for records and recordkeeping. Input and retrieve activitydata into Care notes on a daily basis as required. Uses trust approved electronicsystems as appropriate, including ESR, Ulysses.
- Activelymanage an effective caseload, maintaining regular visits to service users.
- Facilitate and teach effective systems to carers to enable thetransfer of skills required for the management of service users behavioural andcomplex needs.
- Attendteam and multi-professional meetings, as appropriate.
- Carryout / assist in complex assessments where required including MCA/DOLS/CPA
- Promoteand maintain good working relationships and effective communication throughliaison with carers, team colleagues, other health professionals, socialworkers local authorities voluntary independent providers of care and otherprimary care agencies.
- MAPA training with annual updates.
- Assist in supporting student nurses allocated to the Team.
- Actively participate in clinical supervision/reflective practice.
Forfull details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the jobdescription and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to work flexibly, using excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to work within multi-disciplinary / multi agency environment.
- Enthusiastic, reliable, intuitive, imaginative and progressive in approach to learning disability nursing practice.
- Be prepared to work flexible shifts as required by the service.
- Be committed to on-going personal and service development.
- Keen to promote equality of opportunity and non-discriminatory practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD/RMN/Dip OT/Dip SW
- Registered with NMC/HCPC/SWE
- BSc in community health studies or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of post registration training/qualifications
- Demonstrable evidence of participation in continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- At least two years post-registration experience working with people with complex health needs in the field of Learning Disability and/or Mental Health
- Working with external stakeholders/agencies, carers and families
- Previous experience of supporting the needs of people with complex behavioural challenges
- Experience of conducting cognitive behavioural assessments
- Experience of supporting the needs of people with complex behavioural challenges
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of mental health needs amongst people with a complexity of LD/A related needs and challenges
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers
- Good knowledge of making reasonable adjustments for people with learning disabilities and vulnerabilities
- A good level of knowledge of current policies and legislations that impact upon people with a learning disability
- A good level of knowledge in a wide range of common health care conditions in people with learning and other disabilities and vulnerabilities including common long-term conditions
- Child protection and vulnerable adults procedures
- Knowledge of cognitive behavioural therapy.
Desirable
- A strong understanding of mental health, mental capacity and criminal justice legislation and frameworks is desired.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- The applicant should be able to work flexibly and with minimal supervision with the ability to cope with changing routine.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to work flexibly, using excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to work within multi-disciplinary / multi agency environment.
- Enthusiastic, reliable, intuitive, imaginative and progressive in approach to learning disability nursing practice.
- Be prepared to work flexible shifts as required by the service.
- Be committed to on-going personal and service development.
- Keen to promote equality of opportunity and non-discriminatory practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD/RMN/Dip OT/Dip SW
- Registered with NMC/HCPC/SWE
- BSc in community health studies or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of post registration training/qualifications
- Demonstrable evidence of participation in continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- At least two years post-registration experience working with people with complex health needs in the field of Learning Disability and/or Mental Health
- Working with external stakeholders/agencies, carers and families
- Previous experience of supporting the needs of people with complex behavioural challenges
- Experience of conducting cognitive behavioural assessments
- Experience of supporting the needs of people with complex behavioural challenges
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of mental health needs amongst people with a complexity of LD/A related needs and challenges
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers
- Good knowledge of making reasonable adjustments for people with learning disabilities and vulnerabilities
- A good level of knowledge of current policies and legislations that impact upon people with a learning disability
- A good level of knowledge in a wide range of common health care conditions in people with learning and other disabilities and vulnerabilities including common long-term conditions
- Child protection and vulnerable adults procedures
- Knowledge of cognitive behavioural therapy.
Desirable
- A strong understanding of mental health, mental capacity and criminal justice legislation and frameworks is desired.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- The applicant should be able to work flexibly and with minimal supervision with the ability to cope with changing routine.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
